Ardra nakshatra
आर्द्रा · 6°40′ – 20°00′ Gemini · ruled by Rahu, presided over by Rudra.
Quick facts
Intense · transformative · deep. Values follow the classical mappings used across Kerala jyotish practice.
The four padas
Each pada is 3°20′ and corresponds to one navamsa sign. The syllable beside the pada is the traditional starting sound for a name given to a child born in that portion.
| Pada | Span | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 66°40′ – 70°00′ | Sagittarius | Ku |
| Pada 2 | 70°00′ – 73°20′ | Capricorn | Gha |
| Pada 3 | 73°20′ – 76°40′ | Aquarius | Nga |
| Pada 4 | 76°40′ – 80°00′ | Pisces | Chha |
A Moon beyond four padas of this mansion sits in Punarvasu; before it, in Mrigashira.
Rudra's storm gives Ardra emotional intensity and the power to clear away what has gone stale. Natives are perceptive and often move through strong inner change.
Research, psychology, technology, disaster response, writing and reform.
Nervous system, lungs and stress-related inflammation.
Deeply feeling and loyal, but storms can flare quickly; honesty repairs them.
Remedies & practice
Offer water to a Shiva linga on Mondays and channel anger into constructive work.
Nakshatra remedies are cultural and devotional practices. They are not a substitute for medical, financial or legal advice.
Neighbouring nakshatras
